How to become a physiotherapist in Canada?
First of all congratulations that you have a big dream to get certified and become a physiotherapist in Canada.
Canada is a developed country.their population is still very low and requirements for professional like Physiotherapists is huge. First thing first Canadian physiotherapy programs require a 4-year university degree, as well as completion of a 1-year internship.
Physiotherapy is a licensed profession in Canada. You need to check for the licensing procedures for the province where you want to settle.
it may require several years to get a Canadian license and even going to school again for a year or more.
As well the recession caused by the pandemic has eliminated all the survival jobs new PR holders used to do while they got their Canadian qualifications it is also important point to note.
Most of the curricula integrate science, research, and rehabilitation principles with the practical skills to address patient's health care needs.
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The majority of those graduating from these courses become career physiotherapists in Canada. If you are an aspiring physiotherapists you should bear in mind that they will need to take pre-requisite courses such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology throughout their first three years at university before beginning their final year specialization in health sciences or medical sciences for an additional 9 months.
In Canada most schools offer a combined option that combines medical sciences practice with other theoretical subjects such as psychology and biomechanical engineering among others. If you want to practice as a physiotherapist in Canada, graduates must also apply for the Canadian Physiotherapy Licensing Examination (CPLEX) this exam administered by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators.
All provincial Regulatory Colleges, except Quebec province, requires you to first pass Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE).
This exam comprises two different exams
1. a written, multiple-choice exam and
2. a clinical exam. The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) regulates PCE.
It is important to determine your qualifications and educational credentials should be assessed by CAPR if you want to be eligible to write the PCE exam.
Successful completion of this examination leads to full licensure and enables them to practice their profession throughout Canada.
What if you have a degree outside Canada?
In such cases you can also clear the exam or practice as assistant physiotherapist initially.
Canadian government is kind enough to give citizenship to healthcare professionals like physiotherapist.
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